Contents Page Drawing

Similar to the front page designs, I repeated the same concept for the contents page and the designs for them. This particular design is very simple, as I had done some research into contents pages however, was unsure how to design my own as I didn't really have any thoughts and ideas as what I would want it to look like. So i started of with a simple layout of the title, two pictures and two areas for the page numbers/headings/ and sub headings. This way I would be able to decide what I do or don't like and develop it further with my other designs. This design is therefore, too simple and doesn't conform to the 'ideal' contents page layout.

 In my second design I then decided to develop the previous idea further. I chose to make the layout a bit more complex, I minimised the picture down to just one main image making it slightly bigger so that can be one item that attracts the readers eye however, I wouldn't want too many pictures as the contents page should concentrate on the page numbers and references. Continuing this thought I made the layout of the text boxes not just rectangles and squares but extended one side, purely to add a different style to the whole page, even if it is minute and simple. However, this layout makes the title of the contents page not spread out across the page, which I personally don't like the idea of as I think it makes it look less bold and I would most definitely want it to stand out and be eye-catching and interesting to look at.

Resulting to not liking the previous title of the contents page, I tried out a completely different third design. I placed two pictures in again, as the way it fits on the page if there wasn't another picture it would appear to have too much writing and seem boring, and uninteresting to look at. I made the right hand column continue into the title of the contents page as if its all joined, however, like the front cover designs i still dislike how the title has been placed at the bottom therefore, will not be using this design.

 

My final design is one of my favourites and one that I would most definitely consider in using when creating my contents page in the school magazine.

I reverted back to having the title spread across the entire page at the top and just having one main picture to concentrate on and two little ones related to one exclusive story. Then on the left hand side I have included just one column, keeping that sense of simplicity however, still maintaining the interesting feel to keep the readers interested and keen in what they are looking at.Since it is an almost reference page you want to make it as easy as possible for readers to find a specific page if they wish, and I believe this one single column does exactly this. The overall layout uses the rule of thirds in the way it is sectioned out, again adding to keeping it simple for readers to refer to.